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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.19, 865.06 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.19, 865.06 and 317.12 is: 476.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.19 : 865.06 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.19/865.06 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.19x = 865.06 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.19x = 274,323.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,323.82/576.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.10

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